🚨 2027 BUDGET: Ghana to Invest US$300 Million in National AI Centre and Rural 4G Expansion
Government Targets Digital Transformation With Major Investment in Artificial Intelligence and Rural Connectivity by 2028
The government has announced plans to invest US$300 million between 2027 and 2028 to establish a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre and upgrade rural 2G mobile networks to reliable 4G connectivity.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the initiative while presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
The proposed National AI Centre will provide high-performance computing facilities, research laboratories, secure data environments, professional training and support for technology startups.
The facility is expected to support Ghanaian businesses, universities, researchers and public institutions while promoting the use of artificial intelligence in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, energy, mining and public services.
The investment will also focus on equipping young Ghanaians with practical digital skills, including software development, data analytics, artificial intelligence and computer networking.
Beyond AI development, government plans to upgrade rural 2G networks to reliable 4G connectivity, giving underserved communities better access to modern digital services.
Improved connectivity is expected to help farmers access market information and weather updates, enable students to benefit from digital learning resources, support telehealth services and create new opportunities for small businesses.
This investment could mark an important step in narrowing Ghana’s digital divide and preparing the country for the growing global technology economy.
However, the real test will be ensuring that the projects are successfully implemented and that ordinary Ghanaians, especially young people and rural communities, benefit from the investment.
Ghana’s digital future is taking shape. The focus must now be on execution, innovation and opportunity for all. 🇬🇭
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